Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a quick and delicious dish that combines tender chicken and rich, creamy pasta for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, pepper, and Italian herbs to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prep your ingredients: Chop garlic and set aside.
- 2. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain but reserve some pasta water.
- 3. Sauté chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add cubed chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- 4. Add garlic and butter: Lower heat; add minced garlic and butter to the skillet. Sauté until fragrant.
- 5. Create the sauce: Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- 6. Toss everything together: Add cooked pasta to the skillet, using reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider swapping chicken with shrimp or incorporating vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes. - Allowing the chicken to rest before cutting enhances juiciness.